SB 2156 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

JUV DETENTION CENTR-TASK FORCE

Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Juvenile Detention Center Strategic Utilization Task Force to review and study the necessity of juvenile detention centers, complaints that arise out of the county juvenile detention centers in the State, and community-based alternatives to juvenile detention. Includes provisions about Task Force membership and duties. Provides that on or before January 1, 2026, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Oct 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 9, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was renamed from the 'Juvenile Detention Center Strategic Utilization Task Force' to the 'Child First Reform Task Force' to better reflect a focus on child welfare. The scope was significantly expanded to include evaluating facility conditions, implementing 'child-first' directives, and creating a new Youth Advisory Agency. The composition of the Task Force was altered by reducing the number of county board members, adding new members from the Illinois State Police and Human Services, and clarifying the selection of co-chairs.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a general review of detention necessity to a comprehensive mandate covering facility conditions, child rights compliance, and the creation of a new Youth Advisory Agency.

DEFINITION

The Task Force name was changed from 'Juvenile Detention Center Strategic Utilization Task Force' to 'Child First Reform Task Force'.

SCOPE

The Task Force's duties were expanded to include reviewing facility conditions, identifying resources for minimum standards, and advising on the creation of a Youth Advisory Agency.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for the Task Force to publish a final report was removed, and the specific repeal date of January 1, 2027, was deleted.

The appointment timeline for Task Force members was extended from 30 days to 90 days.

ELIGIBILITY

The composition of the Task Force was changed: the number of county board members was reduced from two to one, and new members were added from the Illinois State Police, Secretary of Human Services, and the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House May 31, 2025

How they voted

34–17

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 58

Apr 9, 2025

D Democratic39

33 Yea 1 Nay 5

84% Yea

R Republican19

1 Yea 16 Nay 2

84% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

100

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 2, 2025

Committee

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

upper

Jun 1, 2025

Introduced

Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - June 1, 2025

upper

Jun 1, 2025

Introduced

Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2

upper

May 31, 2025

Amended

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

lower

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 114-001-000

lower

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

lower

May 31, 2025

Introduced

Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan

lower

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

lower

May 31, 2025

Committee

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 31, 2025

Introduced

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

lower

May 29, 2025

Committee

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 29, 2025

Introduced

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

lower

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-003-000

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Amended

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 035-017-000

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Ventura

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 007-001-000

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

upper

2 primary · 54 co-sponsors